ᐅ Can a porch or front entrance canopy be installed right at the property line without a building permit / planning permission?
Created on: 11 Apr 2013 10:53
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Philiboy83P
Philiboy8311 Apr 2013 10:53Hello,
we are currently planning the construction of our house, a classic single-family home measuring 11.0 x 9.0 m (36 x 30 ft) with a gable roof. In front of our 1.5 m (5 ft) wide main entrance, we want to add a canopy. So far, the designer planned a gable canopy matching the roof, which extends 1.0 m (3 ft) outward.
Our plot is located in the second row; in front of our property runs a 4.5 m (15 ft) wide access way belonging to our neighbor (part of their property, so it is not a public road). Beyond that is the property boundary of the houses in the first row. For us, the boundary between our plot and the neighbor’s access way is relevant.
Now, we must keep a 3.0 m (10 ft) distance from the outer edge of the canopy to the neighbor’s property line. However, this means losing valuable garden space (which we don’t have much of and don’t want to unnecessarily give up to the front where we don’t need it). This is not ideal for us.
What options are there to position the house itself 3.0 m (10 ft) from the property line and then add a canopy afterward? What criteria would need to be met, and what solutions does the market offer? It’s mainly about someone not having to stand in the rain at the door—appearance and style don’t really matter since the house front is only visible from the houses in the first row (and that doesn’t concern me).
Are straight or curved canopies made of glass/metal a solution? Or do the same regulations apply here as with a canopy made of timber construction and roof tiles?
Best regards
we are currently planning the construction of our house, a classic single-family home measuring 11.0 x 9.0 m (36 x 30 ft) with a gable roof. In front of our 1.5 m (5 ft) wide main entrance, we want to add a canopy. So far, the designer planned a gable canopy matching the roof, which extends 1.0 m (3 ft) outward.
Our plot is located in the second row; in front of our property runs a 4.5 m (15 ft) wide access way belonging to our neighbor (part of their property, so it is not a public road). Beyond that is the property boundary of the houses in the first row. For us, the boundary between our plot and the neighbor’s access way is relevant.
Now, we must keep a 3.0 m (10 ft) distance from the outer edge of the canopy to the neighbor’s property line. However, this means losing valuable garden space (which we don’t have much of and don’t want to unnecessarily give up to the front where we don’t need it). This is not ideal for us.
What options are there to position the house itself 3.0 m (10 ft) from the property line and then add a canopy afterward? What criteria would need to be met, and what solutions does the market offer? It’s mainly about someone not having to stand in the rain at the door—appearance and style don’t really matter since the house front is only visible from the houses in the first row (and that doesn’t concern me).
Are straight or curved canopies made of glass/metal a solution? Or do the same regulations apply here as with a canopy made of timber construction and roof tiles?
Best regards
So you want to build your porch roof and entrance platform over your neighbor’s driveway? Impressive. If there are only 2 meters (6.5 feet) left for passing through (your entrance platform protrudes 1 meter (3.3 feet)), it will get quite tight. Here, secondary building components (bay windows, porch roofs, terraces) are treated more generously, meaning it’s easier to get an exemption. However, you should discuss with your neighbor how wide their driveway is – personally, I wouldn’t accept it if your entrance platform (which you will probably need) extends into my access path.
Wastl schrieb:
So you want to build your porch roof including the entrance platform over your neighbor’s driveway? Respect. If there are only 2 meters (6.6 feet) left for passage (since your entrance platform extends 1 meter (3.3 feet) out), it will be quite tight. In our area, secondary structures (bay windows, porch roofs, terraces) are treated more leniently, meaning it is easier to get an exemption. However, you should clarify with your neighbor how wide their driveway is – I wouldn’t accept it if your entrance platform (which you will probably need) extends into my access way.Yes, sure – I get it! You step out the front door and get run over . I guess the question is to what extent the distance to the neighbor’s driveway may fall below 3 meters (10 feet) – and that shouldn’t really be a problem.
A depth of 1 meter (3.3 feet) and width of 1.5 meters (5 feet) is very tight – we have 3 x 1.5 meters (10 x 5 feet), which is three times the area!
Best regards,
TomTom1
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